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US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon fielding delayed to year’s end

September 18, 2023
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Army will miss its goal to field the Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon during the government’s fiscal year that ends Sept. 30, but is still aiming to deliver the capability by the end of the calendar year, according to the service’s acquisition chief. The delay is due to the cancellation of a critical test of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, Assistant Secretary of…
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Tesla launches Wall Connector app integration as it opens to non-Tesla EVs

September 18, 2023
Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs. For years, Tesla has included Wi-Fi capabilities in its home charging stations. It had some functionalities for owners of Destination Charging locations, but for home charging, it didn’t add much to the experience since Tesla offered the usual Wi-Fi-enabled features…
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Hyundai sets sights on Saudi Arabian EV plant to spearhead Middle Eastern rollout

September 18, 2023
Korea’s top automaker, Hyundai, is looking to tap into Saudi Arabia’s post-oil era with a dedicated EV assembly plant in the region. Following a new report from The Wall Street Journal claiming Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in early talks to build an EV factory (which Elon Musk has denied, calling it “utterly false”), it looks like “The Kingdom” has found another auto partner. Hyundai…
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What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines? [Update]

September 18, 2023
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines? Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA is Siemens Energy AG’s wind turbine unit, and it’s one of the world’s largest wind turbine makers. Its turbine problems are expected to result in up to $5 billion in net loss for the parent company. Electrek…
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